#VU94077 Improper Authentication in NetScaler Console - CVE-2024-6235

Vulnerability identifier: #VU94077

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6235

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NetScaler Console
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Citrix

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetScaler Console: before 14.1-25.53

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External links
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX677998/netscaler-console-agent-and-svm-security-bulletin-for-cve20246235-and-cve20246236

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.